There was a time when the New Orleans Saints would have made the list. But they now are considered one of the most popular clubs in the NFL. That's attributable to a lot of things, but largely the culture change instituted by coach Sean Payton and the on-field brilliance of quarterback Drew Brees.

Once a laughingstock of the NFL, the Saints now one of most profile teams in the game. It's the most impressive accomplishment of the Payton-Brees era.